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Antone (forearm) is not yet ready for a rehab assignment; instead, he's still throwing bullpens before the Reds play their big-league games, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

While it looks as if Lucas Sims might be close to returning, Antone probably won't be back before the end of the month. "I don't expect Tejay to be back with us in the same time frame as the other guys that are there now," manager David Bell said. "He does have to go do a rehab assignment, get some outings in, and I would expect that he would be back - if everything goes well - with our team by the end of the month."

Sims (elbow) was playing catch at Great American Ballpark before Tuesday's game against the Twins after making a couple of appearances on a rehab assignment, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Sims has made three appearances at Triple-A Louisville, throwing three scoreless innings and striking out three while allowing three hits and three walks.

Reds manager David Bell was vague about a potential return date for Sims as well as teammates Nick Senzel and Mike Moustakas. "They're all progressing well, which is the most important thing," Bell said. "But no timetable. I think it's important to keep it that way, and we'll come in one of these days and they'll either be here or on their way. But still kind of on track to get at least a couple of those guys back within the next week, for sure." If you want to read the tea leaves, Moustakas and Senzel remained with Louisville as they began a road trip, whereas Sims stayed close by, perhaps suggesting an earlier return.

Gilbert's contract was selected from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

He logged a 3.44 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 50:19 K:BB in 52.1 innings working mostly as a starter at Triple-A, but it's possible he will just be deployed as a long reliever during his first big-league stint. The 27-year-old southpaw spent the first five seasons of his career pitching in the minors as part of the Phillies' organization before latching on with Arizona this year.

Axford was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with an elbow injury, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

The team is not prepared to share a more specific injury designation, as more testing is required. Angel Perdomo was recalled to take Axford's place in the bullpen.

Perdomo was recalled from Triple-A Nashville prior to Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

John Axford is headed to the injured list, so Perdomo will take his place in a low-leverage relief role. He has given up 11 earned runs (four home runs) in 15.1 MLB innings this season.

Stram (knee) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Strahm dominated during three rehab appearances, striking out seven while allowing one earned run on two hits and zero walks over 3.2 innings. He will assume a middle-relief role for San Diego down the stretch.

Llovera was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Llovera will rejoin the Philadelphia bullpen after elbow tendinitis forced Connor Brogdon to the injured list Tuesday. The 25-year-old righty has made two previous big-league appearances this season, allowing one run on two hits and three walks across three innings.

Brogdon was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow tendinitis, retroactive to July 31.

Brogdon last pitched Thursday, allowing two runs on three hits across 1.2 innings against the Nationals. The move to the injured list is retroactive to Saturday, leaving the right-hander eligible to be reinstated Aug. 10 against the Dodgers. However, it's not yet clear whether he'll need additional time to recover. Mauricio Llovera was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding roster move.

Hudson (elbow) continues to throw bullpens off a mound and face live hitters at the Cardinals' extended spring training facility in Florida, and manager Mike Shildt is holding out hope for a possible late-season return, the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hudson has been consistent in his optimism that he could potentially make a 2021 appearance on a big-league mound following the Tommy John surgery he underwent in September of 2020. He appears to be increasingly willing that possibility into existence, although there are no guarantees at this stage. Nevertheless, the fact that Hudson has now been throwing for multiple weeks without setbacks is encouraging, and if all parties ultimately opt to play it safe with respect to this season, Hudson certainly appears to be a proverbial lock to open the 2022 campaign at full strength.

Hartlieb was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

He gave up three runs in one inning during his lone appearance during this brief stay with the big club. Miguel Castro was activated from the COVID-19 IL in a corresponding move.